Hengrui Chang, Yuanqing Niu, Yiwen Zhang, Ao Yang, Zhenguo Shang, Di Zhang, Jiaxin Xu
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to compare the use of the endoscopic drill (ED) with the extra-endoscopic trephine (EET) in treating lumbar disc herniations with regard to efficiency, safety, and clinical outcomes.
Methods: From January 2022 and June 2023, 136 patients who had the single-level LDH and received the transforaminal endoscopic surgery were divided into two groups according to the foraminoplasty technique: the EET group (n = 69) and the ED group (n = 67). Surgery-related parameters, complications, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS, 0-10), and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI, 0-100%) were assessed and compared among two groups.
Results: The mean operation time and the foraminoplasty time of the EET group was significantly shorter than that of the ED group (P < 0.05). Patients in ED group reported less back pain on the VAS during foraminoplasty than EET group. Although the total complication rate was similar between two groups, the incidence of neural irritation in ED group was significantly lower than that in the EET group. There were no significant differences in VAS or ODI scores at each follow-up visit between two groups.
Conclusions: The application of EET and ED were both effective for full-endoscopic foraminoplasty, and have achieved good clinical outcomes. Although the efficiency of EET is higher than that of ED, it faces some problems during use, such as a high risk of neural irritation, intense intraoperative pain, and the trephine displacement. The ED technique is safe and controllable, which can be used as an ideal method for supplementary foraminoplasty.
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"European Spine Journal" is a publication founded in response to the increasing trend toward specialization in spinal surgery and spinal pathology in general. The Journal is devoted to all spine related disciplines, including functional and surgical anatomy of the spine, biomechanics and pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, and neurology, surgery and outcomes. The aim of "European Spine Journal" is to support the further development of highly innovative spine treatments including but not restricted to surgery and to provide an integrated and balanced view of diagnostic, research and treatment procedures as well as outcomes that will enhance effective collaboration among specialists worldwide. The “European Spine Journal” also participates in education by means of videos, interactive meetings and the endorsement of educative efforts.
Official publication of EUROSPINE, The Spine Society of Europe
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